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GK53 GXR

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,720 mi
Last recorded112,720 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 GXR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 112,720 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 112,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 107,999 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 107,999 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine light on

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play steering rack

Pass 17 Jul 2013 99,916 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 99,916 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 92,888 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 92,888 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 84,038 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 73,160 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 62,381 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 46,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 31,028 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?

Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
6,527
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
31,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,164
position lamp(s) not working 17,492
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 13,298
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,412
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,261
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GK53 GXR is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 67,403 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 147 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK53 GXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 147 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GK53 GXR registered?

GK53 GXR is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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